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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 856.56 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 856.56 and 328.20 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 856.56 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/856.56 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 856.56 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 281,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,122.99/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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