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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 855.01 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 855.01 and 326.77 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 855.01 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/855.01 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 855.01 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 279,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,389.89/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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