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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 772.92 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 772.92 and 327.16 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 772.92 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/772.92 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 772.92 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 252,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,868.51/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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