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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.50, 773.58 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.50, 773.58 and 324.41 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.50 : 773.58 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.50/773.58 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.50x = 773.58 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.50x = 250,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,957.09/560.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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