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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.77 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.77 and 327.06 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.77 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.77 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.77 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 279,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,886.50/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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