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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 773.37 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 773.37 and 327.72 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 773.37 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/773.37 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 773.37 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 253,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,448.82/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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