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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 839.43 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 839.43 and 316.10 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 839.43 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/839.43 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 839.43 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 265,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,345.92/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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