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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 861.88 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 861.88 and 266.52 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 861.88 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/861.88 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 861.88 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 229,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,708.92/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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