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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 773.02 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 773.02 and 327.22 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 773.02 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/773.02 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 773.02 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 252,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,947.60/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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