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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 861.11 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 861.11 and 342.96 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 861.11 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/861.11 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 861.11 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 295,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,326.29/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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