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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 860.63 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 860.63 and 343.44 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 860.63 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/860.63 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 860.63 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 295,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,573.05/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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