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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.19, 859.17 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.19, 859.17 and 342.14 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.19 : 859.17 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.19/859.17 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.19x = 859.17 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.19x = 293,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,952.13/573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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