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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.02, 858.90 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.02, 858.90 and 343.04 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.02 : 858.90 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.02/858.90 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.02x = 858.90 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.02x = 294,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,637.06/574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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