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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 840.10 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 840.10 and 317.21 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 840.10 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/840.10 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 840.10 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 266,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,488.12/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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