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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 795.24 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 795.24 and 327.54 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 795.24 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/795.24 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 795.24 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 260,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,469.71/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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