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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 772.86 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 772.86 and 324.09 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 772.86 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/772.86 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 772.86 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 250,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,476.20/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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