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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 773.85 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 773.85 and 327.93 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 773.85 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/773.85 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 773.85 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 253,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,768.63/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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