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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.11, 859.86 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.11, 859.86 and 342.54 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.11 : 859.86 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.11/859.86 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.11x = 859.86 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.11x = 294,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,536.44/574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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