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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 862.85 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/862.85 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 862.85 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 297,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,049.06/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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