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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 773.02 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 773.02 and 324.18 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 773.02 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/773.02 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 773.02 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 250,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,598.03/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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