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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.09, 772.96 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.09, 772.96 and 324.11 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.09 : 772.96 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.09/772.96 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.09x = 772.96 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.09x = 250,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,524.07/560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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