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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 857.42 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 857.42 and 328.20 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 857.42 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/857.42 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 857.42 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 281,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,403.60/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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