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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 861.92 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 861.92 and 266.28 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 861.92 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/861.92 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 861.92 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 229,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,512.06/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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