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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 839.19 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 839.19 and 316.23 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 839.19 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/839.19 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 839.19 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 265,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,377.05/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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