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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.35 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.35 and 266.18 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.35 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.35 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.35 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 229,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,268.51/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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