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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 773.18 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 773.18 and 324.15 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 773.18 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/773.18 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 773.18 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 250,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,626.30/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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