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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 855.61 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 855.61 and 327.71 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 855.61 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/855.61 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 855.61 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 280,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,386.04/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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