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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 773.04 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 773.04 and 327.28 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 773.04 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/773.04 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 773.04 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 253,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,000.53/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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