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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 795.39 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 795.39 and 327.70 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 795.39 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/795.39 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 795.39 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 260,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,649.07/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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