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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 794.94 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 794.94 and 327.36 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 794.94 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/794.94 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 794.94 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 260,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,231.56/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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