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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.26, 839.33 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.26, 839.33 and 316.96 is: 474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.26 : 839.33 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.26/839.33 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.26x = 839.33 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.26x = 266,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,034.04/560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.84

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