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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 862.09 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 862.09 and 266.31 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 862.09 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/862.09 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 862.09 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 229,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,586.44/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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