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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.39, 773.34 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.39, 773.34 and 327.52 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.39 : 773.34 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.39/773.34 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.39x = 773.34 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.39x = 253,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,280.45/560.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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