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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 862.01 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 862.01 and 266.43 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 862.01 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/862.01 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 862.01 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 229,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,663.99/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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