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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 858.63 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 858.63 and 328.66 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 858.63 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/858.63 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 858.63 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 282,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,197.34/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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