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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.49, 773.53 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.49, 773.53 and 327.69 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.49 : 773.53 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.49/773.53 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.49x = 773.53 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.49x = 253,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,476.41/560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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