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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 857.49 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 857.49 and 342.10 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 857.49 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/857.49 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 857.49 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 293,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,347.33/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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