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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 795.33 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 795.33 and 320.79 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 795.33 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/795.33 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 795.33 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 255,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,133.91/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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