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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 773.85 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 773.85 and 336.86 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 773.85 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/773.85 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 773.85 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 260,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,679.11/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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