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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.48, 861 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.48, 861 and 343.54 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.48 : 861 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.48/861 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.48x = 861 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.48x = 295,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,787.94/574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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