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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 839.56 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 839.56 and 316.18 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 839.56 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/839.56 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 839.56 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 265,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,450.50/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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