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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 861.84 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 861.84 and 266.29 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 861.84 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/861.84 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 861.84 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 229,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,498.89/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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