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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.80, 862.77 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.80, 862.77 and 343.92 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.80 : 862.77 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.80/862.77 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.80x = 862.77 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.80x = 296,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,723.86/574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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