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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 793.38 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 793.38 and 326.33 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 793.38 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/793.38 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 793.38 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 258,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,903.70/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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