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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 773.33 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 773.33 and 336.53 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 773.33 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/773.33 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 773.33 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 260,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,243.20/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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