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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 795.42 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 795.42 and 327.78 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 795.42 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/795.42 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 795.42 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 260,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,722.77/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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