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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.63 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.63 and 266.32 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.63 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.63 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.63 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 229,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,469.30/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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