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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.62, 777.91 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.62, 777.91 and 327.61 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.62 : 777.91 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.62/777.91 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.62x = 777.91 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.62x = 254,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,851.10/563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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