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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 862.86 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 862.86 and 344.54 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 862.86 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/862.86 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 862.86 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 297,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,289.78/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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