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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.19, 777.17 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.19, 777.17 and 327.15 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.19 : 777.17 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.19/777.17 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.19x = 777.17 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.19x = 254,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,249.53/563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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