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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.88, 861.64 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.88, 861.64 and 266.74 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.88 : 861.64 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.88/861.64 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.88x = 861.64 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.88x = 229,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,833.85/574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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