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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 773.51 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 773.51 and 339.26 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 773.51 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/773.51 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 773.51 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 262,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,415.44/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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