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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 857.98 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 857.98 and 340.98 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 857.98 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/857.98 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 857.98 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 292,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,554.02/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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