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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 860.94 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 860.94 and 343.02 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 860.94 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/860.94 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 860.94 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 295,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,319.64/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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