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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.35, 773.34 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.35, 773.34 and 324.32 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.35 : 773.34 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.35/773.34 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.35x = 773.34 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.35x = 250,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,809.63/560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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