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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 856.79 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 856.79 and 340.71 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 856.79 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/856.79 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 856.79 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 291,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,916.92/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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