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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 795.23 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 795.23 and 324.13 is: 447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 795.23 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/795.23 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 795.23 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 257,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,757.90/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.33

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