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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 773.64 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 773.64 and 324.54 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 773.64 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/773.64 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 773.64 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 251,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,077.13/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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