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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.28 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.28 and 347.98 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.28 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.28 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.28 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 269,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,085.97/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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