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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.99, 778.06 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.99, 778.06 and 327.92 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.99 : 778.06 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.99/778.06 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.99x = 778.06 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.99x = 255,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,141.44/563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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