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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.24 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.24 and 326.83 is: 451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.24 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.24 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.24 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 259,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,575.85/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.03

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