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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 854.69 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 854.69 and 327.51 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 854.69 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/854.69 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 854.69 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 279,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,917.88/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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