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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 794.89 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 794.89 and 320.50 is: 442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 794.89 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/794.89 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 794.89 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 254,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,762.25/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.27

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