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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 772.90 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 772.90 and 339.18 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 772.90 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/772.90 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 772.90 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 262,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,152.22/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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