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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.61, 860.90 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.61, 860.90 and 342.81 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.61 : 860.90 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.61/860.90 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.61x = 860.90 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.61x = 295,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,123.41/574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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