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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 795.33 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 795.33 and 327.65 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 795.33 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/795.33 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 795.33 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 260,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,591.86/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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