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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 861.61 and 343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 861.61 and 343.45 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 861.61 = 343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/861.61 = 343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 861.61 × 343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 295,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,919.95/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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