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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.62, 773.77 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.62, 773.77 and 324.60 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.62 : 773.77 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.62/773.77 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.62x = 773.77 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.62x = 251,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,167.52/560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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