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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.79, 777.96 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.79, 777.96 and 327.69 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.79 : 777.96 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.79/777.96 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.79x = 777.96 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.79x = 254,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,929.71/563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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