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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 861.41 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 861.41 and 266.40 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 861.41 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/861.41 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 861.41 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 229,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,478.29/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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