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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 772.80 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 772.80 and 323.80 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 772.80 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/772.80 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 772.80 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 250,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,232.64/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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