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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 772.99 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 772.99 and 339.13 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 772.99 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/772.99 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 772.99 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 262,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,138.54/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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