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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 858.60 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 858.60 and 342.77 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 858.60 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/858.60 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 858.60 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 294,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,298.03/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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