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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 862.35 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 862.35 and 343.95 is: 516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 862.35 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/862.35 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 862.35 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 296,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,600.76/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.28

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