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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 773.24 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 773.24 and 339.24 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 773.24 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/773.24 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 773.24 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 262,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,313.94/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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