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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 773.56 and 339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 773.56 and 339.53 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 773.56 = 339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/773.56 = 339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 773.56 × 339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 262,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,646.83/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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