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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.05, 840.76 and 316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.05, 840.76 and 316.75 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.05 : 840.76 = 316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.05/840.76 = 316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.05x = 840.76 × 316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.05x = 266,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,310.73/560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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