Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 862.85 and 344.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575.12, 862.85 and 344.27 is: 516.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575.12 : 862.85 = 344.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575.12/862.85 = 344.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575.12x = 862.85 × 344.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575.12x = 297,049.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,049.06/575.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516.50
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