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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 855.27 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 855.27 and 326.58 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 855.27 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/855.27 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 855.27 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 279,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,314.08/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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