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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 857.96 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 857.96 and 341.88 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 857.96 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/857.96 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 857.96 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 293,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,319.36/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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