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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.69, 794.39 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.69, 794.39 and 327.01 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.69 : 794.39 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.69/794.39 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.69x = 794.39 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.69x = 259,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,773.47/575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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