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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.99, 778.28 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.99, 778.28 and 327.87 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.99 : 778.28 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.99/778.28 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.99x = 778.28 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.99x = 255,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,173.02/563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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