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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.03, 860.76 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.03, 860.76 and 343.18 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.03 : 860.76 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.03/860.76 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.03x = 860.76 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.03x = 295,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,395.62/574.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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