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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 795.62 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 795.62 and 327.87 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 795.62 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/795.62 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 795.62 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 260,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,859.93/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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