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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 862.19 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 862.19 and 266.35 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 862.19 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/862.19 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 862.19 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 229,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,645.05/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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