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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 857.03 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 857.03 and 340.32 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 857.03 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/857.03 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 857.03 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 291,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,662.75/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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