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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 860.48 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 860.48 and 344.08 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 860.48 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/860.48 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 860.48 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 296,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,067.94/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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