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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 861.30 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 861.30 and 327.50 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 861.30 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/861.30 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 861.30 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 282,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,077.90/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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