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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.14, 777.27 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.14, 777.27 and 327.10 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.14 : 777.27 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.14/777.27 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.14x = 777.27 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.14x = 254,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245.02/563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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