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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 773.16 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 773.16 and 324.20 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 773.16 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/773.16 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 773.16 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 250,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,658.47/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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