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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 773.03 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 773.03 and 324.14 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 773.03 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/773.03 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 773.03 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 250,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,564.46/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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