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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 773.13 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 773.13 and 324.26 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 773.13 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/773.13 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 773.13 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 250,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,697.07/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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