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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 794.88 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 794.88 and 327.34 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 794.88 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/794.88 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 794.88 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 260,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,190.41/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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