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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 795.13 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 795.13 and 327.53 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 795.13 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/795.13 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 795.13 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 260,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,427.47/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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