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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 773.10 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 773.10 and 339.12 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 773.10 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/773.10 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 773.10 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 262,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,173.67/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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