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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 793.52 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 793.52 and 326.34 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 793.52 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/793.52 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 793.52 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 258,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,955.69/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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