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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.63, 856.06 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.63, 856.06 and 327.41 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.63 : 856.06 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.63/856.06 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.63x = 856.06 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.63x = 280,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,283.93/571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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