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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 793.73 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 793.73 and 326.51 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 793.73 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/793.73 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 793.73 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 259,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,165.07/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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