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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 855.15 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 855.15 and 326.61 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 855.15 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/855.15 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 855.15 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 279,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,300.54/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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