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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 861.71 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 861.71 and 262.25 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 861.71 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/861.71 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 861.71 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 225,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,983.45/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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