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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 773.09 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 773.09 and 327.25 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 773.09 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/773.09 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 773.09 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 252,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,993.70/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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