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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.21, 773.15 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.21, 773.15 and 339.12 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.21 : 773.15 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.21/773.15 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.21x = 773.15 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.21x = 262,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,188.93/560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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