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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 795.50 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 795.50 and 327.74 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 795.50 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/795.50 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 795.50 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 260,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,714.10/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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