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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 856.92 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 856.92 and 327.72 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 856.92 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/856.92 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 856.92 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 280,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,829.82/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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