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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 859.36 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 859.36 and 338.95 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 859.36 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/859.36 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 859.36 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 291,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,280.93/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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