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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 857.41 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 857.41 and 342.04 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 857.41 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/857.41 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 857.41 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 293,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,265.52/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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