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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 855.33 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 855.33 and 326.93 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 855.33 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/855.33 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 855.33 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 279,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,628.76/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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