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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 772.98 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 772.98 and 323.98 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 772.98 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/772.98 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 772.98 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 250,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,425.39/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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