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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 772.98 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 772.98 and 339.22 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 772.98 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/772.98 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 772.98 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 262,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,209.97/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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