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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 861.42 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 861.42 and 266.64 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 861.42 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/861.42 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 861.42 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 229,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,685.30/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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