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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 859.50 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 859.50 and 342.54 is: 513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 859.50 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/859.50 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 859.50 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 294,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,413.13/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.38

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