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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 841.34 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 841.34 and 317.37 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 841.34 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/841.34 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 841.34 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 267,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,016.08/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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