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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.89, 778.21 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.89, 778.21 and 327.91 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.89 : 778.21 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.89/778.21 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.89x = 778.21 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.89x = 255,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,177.31/563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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