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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 862.23 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 862.23 and 266.95 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 862.23 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/862.23 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 862.23 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 230,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,172.30/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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