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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 772.89 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 772.89 and 327.08 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 772.89 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/772.89 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 772.89 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 252,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,796.86/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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