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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 856.37 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 856.37 and 327.31 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 856.37 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/856.37 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 856.37 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 280,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,297.14/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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