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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 858.60 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 858.60 and 340.26 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 858.60 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/858.60 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 858.60 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 292,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,147.24/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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