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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 861.97 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 861.97 and 266.53 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 861.97 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/861.97 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 861.97 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 229,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,743.65/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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