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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.90, 860.22 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.90, 860.22 and 343.95 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.90 : 860.22 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.90/860.22 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.90x = 860.22 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.90x = 295,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,869.44/574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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