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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 795.64 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 795.64 and 327.76 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 795.64 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/795.64 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 795.64 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 260,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,778.97/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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