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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.54, 859.70 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.54, 859.70 and 343.54 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.54 : 859.70 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.54/859.70 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.54x = 859.70 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.54x = 295,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,341.34/574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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