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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 773.19 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 773.19 and 327.34 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 773.19 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/773.19 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 773.19 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 253,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,090.51/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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