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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 860.90 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 860.90 and 266.12 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 860.90 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/860.90 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 860.90 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 229,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,102.71/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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