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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 773.97 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 773.97 and 339.82 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 773.97 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/773.97 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 773.97 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 263,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,010.49/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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