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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 773.14 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 773.14 and 324.16 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 773.14 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/773.14 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 773.14 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 250,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,620.51/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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