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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.93, 861.69 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.93, 861.69 and 266.37 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.93 : 861.69 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.93/861.69 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.93x = 861.69 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.93x = 229,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,528.37/574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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