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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.12, 855.73 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.12, 855.73 and 327.04 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.12 : 855.73 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.12/855.73 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.12x = 855.73 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.12x = 279,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,856.21/571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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