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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.50, 794.21 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.50, 794.21 and 326.83 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.50 : 794.21 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.50/794.21 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.50x = 794.21 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.50x = 259,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,571.65/575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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