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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 861.26 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 861.26 and 327.12 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 861.26 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/861.26 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 861.26 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 281,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,733.74/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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