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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 860.92 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 860.92 and 343.77 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 860.92 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/860.92 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 860.92 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 295,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,958.47/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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