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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 856.71 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 856.71 and 328.14 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 856.71 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/856.71 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 856.71 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 281,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,120.82/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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