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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 859.23 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 859.23 and 342.33 is: 513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 859.23 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/859.23 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 859.23 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 294,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,140.21/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.09

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