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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 773.04 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 773.04 and 327.24 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 773.04 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/773.04 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 773.04 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 252,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,969.61/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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