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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 856.52 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 856.52 and 327.38 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 856.52 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/856.52 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 856.52 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 280,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,401.60/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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