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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 773.48 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 773.48 and 339.47 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 773.48 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/773.48 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 773.48 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 262,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,573.14/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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