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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 856.44 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 856.44 and 328.08 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 856.44 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/856.44 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 856.44 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 280,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,980.84/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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