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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 773.67 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 773.67 and 327.75 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 773.67 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/773.67 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 773.67 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 253,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,570.34/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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