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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.35, 777.49 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.35, 777.49 and 327.30 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.35 : 777.49 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.35/777.49 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.35x = 777.49 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.35x = 254,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,472.48/563.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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