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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 860.94 and 342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 860.94 and 342.94 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 860.94 = 342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/860.94 = 342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 860.94 × 342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 295,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,250.76/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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