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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 856.58 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 856.58 and 327.60 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 856.58 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/856.58 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 856.58 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 280,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,613.97/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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