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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 859.14 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 859.14 and 339.34 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 859.14 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/859.14 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 859.14 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 291,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,540.57/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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