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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 773.01 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 773.01 and 327.38 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 773.01 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/773.01 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 773.01 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 253,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,068.01/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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