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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 773.68 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 773.68 and 327.72 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 773.68 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/773.68 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 773.68 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 253,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,550.41/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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