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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.15, 857.67 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.15, 857.67 and 328.20 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.15 : 857.67 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.15/857.67 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.15x = 857.67 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.15x = 281,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,487.29/572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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