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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 794.52 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 794.52 and 327.08 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 794.52 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/794.52 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 794.52 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 259,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,871.60/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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