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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 773.01 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 773.01 and 336.12 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 773.01 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/773.01 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 773.01 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 259,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,824.12/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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