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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 857.39 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 857.39 and 340.70 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 857.39 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/857.39 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 857.39 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 292,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,109.34/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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