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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 773.57 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 773.57 and 339.56 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 773.57 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/773.57 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 773.57 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 262,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,673.43/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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