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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 855.88 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 855.88 and 327.29 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 855.88 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/855.88 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 855.88 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 280,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,119.33/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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