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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 795.11 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 795.11 and 327.48 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 795.11 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/795.11 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 795.11 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 260,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,380.99/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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