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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.98, 772.56 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.98, 772.56 and 327.06 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.98 : 772.56 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.98/772.56 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.98x = 772.56 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.98x = 252,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,673.47/559.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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