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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 859.68 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 859.68 and 342.07 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 859.68 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/859.68 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 859.68 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 294,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,070.74/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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