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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 793.51 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 793.51 and 326.35 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 793.51 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/793.51 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 793.51 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 258,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,959.19/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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