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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 795.45 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 795.45 and 327.74 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 795.45 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/795.45 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 795.45 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 260,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,698.03/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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