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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 862.55 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 862.55 and 266.76 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 862.55 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/862.55 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 862.55 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 230,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,093.50/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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