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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.28 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.28 and 326.88 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.28 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.28 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.28 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 259,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,634.25/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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