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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 857.64 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 857.64 and 340.24 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 857.64 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/857.64 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 857.64 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 291,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,803.43/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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