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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 857.04 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 857.04 and 328.30 is: 492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 857.04 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/857.04 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 857.04 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 281,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,366.23/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.29

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