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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.58 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.58 and 339.58 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.58 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.58 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.58 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 262,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,692.30/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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