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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 777.30 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 777.30 and 327.29 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 777.30 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/777.30 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 777.30 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 254,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,401.78/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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