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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 855.68 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 855.68 and 326.95 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 855.68 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/855.68 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 855.68 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 279,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,760.80/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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