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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 861.03 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 861.03 and 342.83 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 861.03 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/861.03 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 861.03 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 295,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,189.07/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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