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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.93, 778.27 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.93, 778.27 and 327.96 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.93 : 778.27 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.93/778.27 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.93x = 778.27 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.93x = 255,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,241.43/563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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