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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 857.63 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 857.63 and 328.12 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 857.63 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/857.63 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 857.63 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 281,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,404.23/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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