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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 861.12 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 861.12 and 339.88 is: 509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 861.12 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/861.12 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 861.12 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 292,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,677.47/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.78

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