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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 795.17 and 327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 795.17 and 327.49 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 795.17 = 327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/795.17 = 327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 795.17 × 327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 260,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,404.61/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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