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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.81, 857.33 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.81, 857.33 and 340.12 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.81 : 857.33 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.81/857.33 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.81x = 857.33 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.81x = 291,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,600.05/571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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