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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 861.36 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 861.36 and 342.80 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 861.36 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/861.36 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 861.36 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 295,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,274.21/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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