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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.50, 773.49 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.50, 773.49 and 327.58 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 773.49 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/773.49 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 773.49 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 253,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,379.85/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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