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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 858.92 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 858.92 and 341.18 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 858.92 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/858.92 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 858.92 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 293,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,050.30/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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