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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.82 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.82 and 327.90 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.82 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.82 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.82 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 253,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,735.58/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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