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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 774.10 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 774.10 and 339.83 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 774.10 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/774.10 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 774.10 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 263,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,062.40/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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