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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.41, 773.44 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.41, 773.44 and 339.36 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.41 : 773.44 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.41/773.44 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.41x = 773.44 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.41x = 262,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,471.82/560.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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