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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.31, 858.51 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.31, 858.51 and 341.46 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.31 : 858.51 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.31/858.51 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.31x = 858.51 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.31x = 293,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,146.82/572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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