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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 863.57 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 863.57 and 344.69 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 863.57 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/863.57 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 863.57 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 297,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,663.94/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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