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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 859.20 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 859.20 and 341.60 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 859.20 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/859.20 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 859.20 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 293,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,502.72/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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