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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 857.13 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 857.13 and 327.66 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 857.13 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/857.13 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 857.13 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 280,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,847.22/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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