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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.24, 777.31 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.24, 777.31 and 327.25 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.24 : 777.31 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.24/777.31 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.24x = 777.31 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.24x = 254,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.81/563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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