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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 841.13 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 841.13 and 316.71 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 841.13 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/841.13 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 841.13 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 266,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,392.70/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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