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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 795.78 and 327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 795.78 and 327.99 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 795.78 = 327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/795.78 = 327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 795.78 × 327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 261,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,007.88/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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