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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 795.11 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 795.11 and 327.56 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 795.11 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/795.11 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 795.11 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 260,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,446.23/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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