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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 858.79 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 858.79 and 341.10 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 858.79 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/858.79 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 858.79 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 292,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,937.77/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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