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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.40, 861.02 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.40, 861.02 and 266.04 is: 398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.40 : 861.02 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.40/861.02 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.40x = 861.02 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.40x = 229,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,065.76/574.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.79

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