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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 858.18 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 858.18 and 341.07 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 858.18 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/858.18 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 858.18 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 292,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,699.45/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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