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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.58 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.58 and 327.82 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.58 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.58 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.58 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 260,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,807.04/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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