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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 862.75 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 862.75 and 266.48 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 862.75 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/862.75 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 862.75 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 229,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,899.97/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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