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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.76, 855.93 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.76, 855.93 and 327.35 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.76 : 855.93 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.76/855.93 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.76x = 855.93 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.76x = 280,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,188.69/570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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