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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.33, 773.17 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.33, 773.17 and 339.30 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.33 : 773.17 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.33/773.17 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.33x = 773.17 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.33x = 262,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,335.73/560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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