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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 860.88 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 860.88 and 266.20 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 860.88 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/860.88 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 860.88 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 229,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,166.26/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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