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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 857.98 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 857.98 and 340.96 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 857.98 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/857.98 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 857.98 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 292,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,536.86/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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