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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 862.26 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 862.26 and 266.77 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 862.26 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/862.26 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 862.26 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 230,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,023.77/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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