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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.46, 777.50 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.46, 777.50 and 327.21 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.46 : 777.50 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.46/777.50 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.46x = 777.50 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.46x = 254,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,400.25/563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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