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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.85, 778.19 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.85, 778.19 and 327.80 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.85 : 778.19 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.85/778.19 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.85x = 778.19 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.85x = 255,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,090.68/563.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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