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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 795.55 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 795.55 and 327.86 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 795.55 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/795.55 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 795.55 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 260,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,823.41/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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