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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 795.59 and 327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 795.59 and 327.79 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 795.59 = 327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/795.59 = 327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 795.59 × 327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 260,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,785.28/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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