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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 773.87 and 336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 773.87 and 336.59 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 773.87 = 336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/773.87 = 336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 773.87 × 336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 260,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,476.90/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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