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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 773.68 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 773.68 and 339.63 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 773.68 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/773.68 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 773.68 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 262,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,759.37/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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