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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 862 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 862 and 265.98 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 862 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/862 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 862 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 229,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,274.76/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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