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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.55, 861.46 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.55, 861.46 and 262.29 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.55 : 861.46 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.55/861.46 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.55x = 861.46 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.55x = 225,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,952.34/574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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