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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.92, 772.68 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.92, 772.68 and 327.12 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.92 : 772.68 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.92/772.68 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.92x = 772.68 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.92x = 252,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,759.08/559.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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