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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575, 793.44 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575, 793.44 and 326.32 is: 450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 793.44 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/793.44 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 793.44 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 258,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,915.34/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.29

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