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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 861.60 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 861.60 and 266.15 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 861.60 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/861.60 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 861.60 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 229,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,314.84/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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