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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 772.88 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 772.88 and 327.28 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 772.88 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/772.88 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 772.88 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 252,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,948.17/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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