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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.61, 863.11 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.61, 863.11 and 344.76 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.61 : 863.11 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.61/863.11 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.61x = 863.11 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.61x = 297,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,561.06/575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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