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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.86, 862.84 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.86, 862.84 and 266.92 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.86 : 862.84 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.86/862.84 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.86x = 862.84 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.86x = 230,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,309.25/574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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