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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 794.93 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 794.93 and 327.34 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 794.93 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/794.93 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 794.93 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 260,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,212.20/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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