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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.13, 777.06 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.13, 777.06 and 327.03 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.13 : 777.06 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.13/777.06 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.13x = 777.06 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.13x = 254,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,123.39/563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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