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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.84 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.84 and 343.74 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.84 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.84 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.84 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 296,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,248.88/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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