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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 795.28 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 795.28 and 327.66 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 795.28 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/795.28 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 795.28 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 260,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,581.44/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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