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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.15, 856.95 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.15, 856.95 and 340.15 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.15 : 856.95 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.15/856.95 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.15x = 856.95 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.15x = 291,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,489.40/571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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