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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 793.55 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 793.55 and 326.34 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 793.55 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/793.55 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 793.55 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 258,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,965.48/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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