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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.82, 861.84 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.82, 861.84 and 343.13 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.82 : 861.84 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.82/861.84 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.82x = 861.84 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.82x = 295,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,718.85/574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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