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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 773.68 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 773.68 and 339.56 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 773.68 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/773.68 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 773.68 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 262,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,710.78/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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