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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 795.75 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 795.75 and 327.84 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 795.75 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/795.75 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 795.75 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 260,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,878.68/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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