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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 773.52 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 773.52 and 327.68 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 773.52 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/773.52 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 773.52 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 253,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,467.03/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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