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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.29, 795.29 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.29, 795.29 and 327.56 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.29 : 795.29 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.29/795.29 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.29x = 795.29 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.29x = 260,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,499.58/576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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