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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.77, 773.85 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.77, 773.85 and 324.70 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.77 : 773.85 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.77/773.85 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.77x = 773.85 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.77x = 251,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,269.10/560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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