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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 857.03 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 857.03 and 327.14 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 857.03 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/857.03 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 857.03 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 280,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,367.93/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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