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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 858.66 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 858.66 and 342.44 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 858.66 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/858.66 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 858.66 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 294,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,039.53/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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