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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.89, 862.48 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.89, 862.48 and 266.96 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.89 : 862.48 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.89/862.48 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.89x = 862.48 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.89x = 230,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,247.66/574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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