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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.13, 840.20 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.13, 840.20 and 318.21 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.13 : 840.20 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.13/840.20 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.13x = 840.20 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.13x = 267,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,358.45/560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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