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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 773.38 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 773.38 and 324.21 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 773.38 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/773.38 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 773.38 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 250,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,737.53/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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