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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 773.35 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 773.35 and 339.42 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 773.35 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/773.35 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 773.35 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 262,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,492.51/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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