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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 862.70 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 862.70 and 343.08 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 862.70 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/862.70 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 862.70 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 295,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,973.40/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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