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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.89, 772.62 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.89, 772.62 and 327 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.89 : 772.62 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.89/772.62 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.89x = 772.62 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.89x = 252,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,646.74/559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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