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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 795.04 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 795.04 and 327.42 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 795.04 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/795.04 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 795.04 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 260,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,312.00/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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