Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 857.22 and 343
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571.48, 857.22 and 343 is: 514.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571.48 : 857.22 = 343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571.48/857.22 = 343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571.48x = 857.22 × 343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571.48x = 294,026.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,026.46/571.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.50
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