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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 794.99 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 794.99 and 327.40 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 794.99 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/794.99 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 794.99 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 260,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276.10/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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