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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 860.84 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 860.84 and 343.04 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 860.84 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/860.84 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 860.84 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 295,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,302.55/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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