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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 773.11 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 773.11 and 339.17 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 773.11 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/773.11 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 773.11 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 262,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,212.28/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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