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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 773.82 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 773.82 and 328.04 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 773.82 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/773.82 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 773.82 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 253,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,843.91/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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