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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 855.58 and 326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 855.58 and 326.39 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 855.58 = 326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/855.58 = 326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 855.58 × 326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 279,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,253.09/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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