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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 862.12 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 862.12 and 266.53 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 862.12 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/862.12 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 862.12 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 229,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,780.84/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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