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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 841.05 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 841.05 and 331.17 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 841.05 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/841.05 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 841.05 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 278,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,530.53/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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