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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.36 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.36 and 316.74 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.36 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.36 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.36 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 265,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,858.89/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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