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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.42, 860.92 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.42, 860.92 and 265.86 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.42 : 860.92 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.42/860.92 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.42x = 860.92 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.42x = 228,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,884.19/574.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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