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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 862.37 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 862.37 and 266.49 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 862.37 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/862.37 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 862.37 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 229,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,811.65/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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