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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.78, 772.44 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.78, 772.44 and 327.04 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.78 : 772.44 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.78/772.44 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.78x = 772.44 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.78x = 252,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,618.78/559.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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