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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 795.21 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 795.21 and 324.21 is: 447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 795.21 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/795.21 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 795.21 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 257,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,812.33/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.33

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