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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 795.22 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 795.22 and 327.56 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 795.22 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/795.22 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 795.22 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 260,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,483.43/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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