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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 794.72 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 794.72 and 327.25 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 794.72 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/794.72 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 794.72 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 260,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,070.95/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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