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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 794.58 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 794.58 and 327.16 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 794.58 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/794.58 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 794.58 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 259,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,954.79/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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