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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.18, 773.12 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.18, 773.12 and 339.15 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.18 : 773.12 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.18/773.12 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.18x = 773.12 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.18x = 262,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,201.95/560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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