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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.75 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.75 and 327.92 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.75 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.75 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.75 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 260,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,942.34/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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