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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 854.88 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 854.88 and 327.16 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 854.88 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/854.88 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 854.88 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 279,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,682.54/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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