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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.03, 855.96 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.03, 855.96 and 341.03 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.03 : 855.96 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.03/855.96 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.03x = 855.96 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.03x = 291,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,908.04/572.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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