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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 773.56 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 773.56 and 339.64 is: 468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 773.56 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/773.56 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 773.56 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 262,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,731.92/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.70

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