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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 773.72 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 773.72 and 324.66 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 773.72 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/773.72 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 773.72 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 251,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,195.94/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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