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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.11, 793.61 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.11, 793.61 and 326.41 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.11 : 793.61 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.11/793.61 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.11x = 793.61 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.11x = 259,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,042.24/575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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