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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.47, 773.29 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.47, 773.29 and 324.36 is: 447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.47 : 773.29 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.47/773.29 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.47x = 773.29 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.47x = 250,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,818.86/560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.52

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