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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.14, 859.81 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.14, 859.81 and 341.07 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.14 : 859.81 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.14/859.81 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.14x = 859.81 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.14x = 293,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,255.40/572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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