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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 861.60 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 861.60 and 344.84 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 861.60 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/861.60 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 861.60 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 297,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,114.14/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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