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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 793.32 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 793.32 and 326.28 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 793.32 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/793.32 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 793.32 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 258,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844.45/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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