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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 856.59 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 856.59 and 328.50 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 856.59 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/856.59 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 856.59 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 281,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,389.82/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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