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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.70 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.70 and 342.99 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.70 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.70 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.70 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 295,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,211.49/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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