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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.90, 774.12 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.90, 774.12 and 339.98 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.90 : 774.12 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.90/774.12 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.90x = 774.12 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.90x = 263,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,181.45/560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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