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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 794.76 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 794.76 and 327.28 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 794.76 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/794.76 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 794.76 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 260,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,109.05/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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