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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 861.92 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 861.92 and 266.51 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 861.92 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/861.92 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 861.92 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 229,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,704.66/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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