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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 777.80 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 777.80 and 327.61 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 777.80 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/777.80 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 777.80 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 254,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,816.85/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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