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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 862.97 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 862.97 and 341.48 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 862.97 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/862.97 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 862.97 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 294,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,687.00/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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