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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.97, 778.26 and 327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.97, 778.26 and 327.97 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.97 : 778.26 = 327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.97/778.26 = 327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.97x = 778.26 × 327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.97x = 255,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,245.93/563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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