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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 862.16 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 862.16 and 344.45 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 862.16 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/862.16 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 862.16 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 296,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,971.45/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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