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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.52, 777.55 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.52, 777.55 and 327.47 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.52 : 777.55 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.52/777.55 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.52x = 777.55 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.52x = 254,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,624.30/563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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