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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.34, 861.96 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.34, 861.96 and 266.54 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.34 : 861.96 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.34/861.96 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.34x = 861.96 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.34x = 229,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,746.82/574.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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