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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.81, 862.79 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.81, 862.79 and 266.73 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.81 : 862.79 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.81/862.79 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.81x = 862.79 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.81x = 230,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,134.88/574.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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