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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 858.36 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 858.36 and 340.81 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 858.36 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/858.36 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 858.36 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 292,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,535.86/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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