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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 773.07 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 773.07 and 324.13 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 773.07 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/773.07 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 773.07 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 250,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,575.18/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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