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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.38, 773.20 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.38, 773.20 and 339.33 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.38 : 773.20 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.38/773.20 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.38x = 773.20 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.38x = 262,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,371.23/560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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