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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 773.99 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 773.99 and 324.86 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 773.99 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/773.99 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 773.99 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 251,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,438.39/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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