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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.70 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.70 and 344.76 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.70 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.70 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.70 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 297,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,763.17/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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