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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 858 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 858 and 340.58 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 858 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/858 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 858 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 292,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,213.35/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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