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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 795.21 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 795.21 and 327.61 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 795.21 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/795.21 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 795.21 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 260,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,518.75/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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