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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 772.86 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 772.86 and 327.25 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 772.86 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/772.86 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 772.86 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 252,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,918.44/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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