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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.81, 777.93 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.81, 777.93 and 327.69 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.81 : 777.93 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.81/777.93 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.81x = 777.93 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.81x = 254,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,919.88/563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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