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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 773.32 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 773.32 and 327.52 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 773.32 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/773.32 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 773.32 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 253,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,277.77/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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