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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 773.80 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 773.80 and 327.80 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 773.80 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/773.80 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 773.80 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 253,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,651.64/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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