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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.10, 776.96 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.10, 776.96 and 326.94 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.10 : 776.96 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.10/776.96 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.10x = 776.96 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.10x = 254,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,019.30/563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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