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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 857.86 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 857.86 and 340.95 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 857.86 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/857.86 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 857.86 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 292,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,481.37/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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