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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.95, 861.31 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.95, 861.31 and 344.02 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.95 : 861.31 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.95/861.31 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.95x = 861.31 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.95x = 296,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,307.87/574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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