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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 856.02 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 856.02 and 327.44 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 856.02 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/856.02 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 856.02 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 280,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,295.19/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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