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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 773.73 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 773.73 and 327.78 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 773.73 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/773.73 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 773.73 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 253,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,613.22/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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