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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 856.38 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 856.38 and 328.16 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 856.38 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/856.38 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 856.38 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 281,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,029.66/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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