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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 772.77 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 772.77 and 327.24 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 772.77 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/772.77 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 772.77 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 252,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,882.93/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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