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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.98 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.98 and 327.78 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.98 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.98 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.98 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 280,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,900.90/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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