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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 856.77 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 856.77 and 327.58 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 856.77 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/856.77 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 856.77 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 280,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,660.72/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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