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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 861.30 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 861.30 and 265.97 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 861.30 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/861.30 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 861.30 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 229,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,077.89/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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