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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.39, 777.52 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.39, 777.52 and 327.41 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.39 : 777.52 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.39/777.52 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.39x = 777.52 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.39x = 254,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,562.30/563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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