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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 795.39 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 795.39 and 327.73 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 795.39 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/795.39 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 795.39 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 260,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,673.16/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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