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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 773.13 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 773.13 and 339.28 is: 468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 773.13 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/773.13 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 773.13 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 262,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,307.55/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.14

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