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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.91, 778.37 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.91, 778.37 and 327.93 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.91 : 778.37 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.91/778.37 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.91x = 778.37 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.91x = 255,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,246.32/563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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