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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 857.40 and 327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 857.40 and 327.99 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 857.40 = 327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/857.40 = 327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 857.40 × 327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 281,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,218.63/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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