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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 773 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 773 and 324.07 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 773 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/773 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 773 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 250,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,506.11/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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