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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 793.88 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 793.88 and 326.61 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 793.88 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/793.88 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 793.88 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 259,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,287.51/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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