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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 772.77 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 772.77 and 336.27 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 772.77 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/772.77 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 772.77 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 259,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,860.21/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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