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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 773.39 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 773.39 and 327.59 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 773.39 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/773.39 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 773.39 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 253,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,354.83/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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