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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 859.26 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 859.26 and 342.18 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 859.26 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/859.26 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 859.26 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 294,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,021.59/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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