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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 794.74 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 794.74 and 327.27 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 794.74 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/794.74 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 794.74 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 260,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,094.56/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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