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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 861.83 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 861.83 and 343.12 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 861.83 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/861.83 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 861.83 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 295,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,711.11/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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