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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 795.40 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 795.40 and 327.76 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 795.40 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/795.40 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 795.40 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 260,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,700.30/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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