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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 855.62 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 855.62 and 326.88 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 855.62 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/855.62 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 855.62 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 279,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685.07/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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