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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 855.77 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 855.77 and 326.87 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 855.77 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/855.77 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 855.77 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 279,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,725.54/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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