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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 861.61 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 861.61 and 262.27 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 861.61 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/861.61 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 861.61 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 225,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,968.84/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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