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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 773.51 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 773.51 and 324.52 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 773.51 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/773.51 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 773.51 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 251,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,016.41/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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