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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 777.99 and 327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 777.99 and 327.79 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 777.99 = 327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/777.99 = 327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 777.99 × 327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 255,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,015.70/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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