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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.45, 858.78 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.45, 858.78 and 340.38 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.45 : 858.78 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.45/858.78 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.45x = 858.78 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.45x = 292,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,311.54/571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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