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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.38 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.38 and 327.65 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.38 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.38 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.38 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 260,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,600.64/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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