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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.62, 777.92 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.62, 777.92 and 327.60 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.62 : 777.92 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.62/777.92 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.62x = 777.92 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.62x = 254,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,846.59/563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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