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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.85, 861.13 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.85, 861.13 and 343.09 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.85 : 861.13 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.85/861.13 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.85x = 861.13 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.85x = 295,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,441.75/574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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