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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.53, 794.21 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.53, 794.21 and 326.87 is: 451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.53 : 794.21 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.53/794.21 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.53x = 794.21 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.53x = 259,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,603.42/575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.07

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