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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 795.12 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 795.12 and 327.46 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 795.12 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/795.12 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 795.12 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 260,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,370.00/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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