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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 773.90 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 773.90 and 339.82 is: 468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 773.90 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/773.90 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 773.90 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 262,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,983.06/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.82

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