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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 773.11 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 773.11 and 327.32 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 773.11 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/773.11 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 773.11 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 253,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,054.37/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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