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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 794.39 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 794.39 and 326.93 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 794.39 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/794.39 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 794.39 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 259,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,704.32/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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