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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 772.97 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 772.97 and 327.21 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 772.97 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/772.97 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 772.97 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 252,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,921.88/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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