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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 777.27 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 777.27 and 327.14 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 777.27 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/777.27 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 777.27 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 254,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,275.44/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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