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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 338.81 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 772.61 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/772.61 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 772.61 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 261,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,762.44/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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