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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.39, 795.47 and 327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.39, 795.47 and 327.79 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.39 : 795.47 = 327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.39/795.47 = 327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.39x = 795.47 × 327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.39x = 260,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,748.31/576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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