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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.82, 778.05 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.82, 778.05 and 327.75 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.82 : 778.05 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.82/778.05 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.82x = 778.05 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.82x = 255,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,005.89/563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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