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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 795.14 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 795.14 and 324.15 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 795.14 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/795.14 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 795.14 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 257,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,743.01/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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