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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 795.21 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 795.21 and 327.51 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 795.21 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/795.21 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 795.21 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 260,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,439.23/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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