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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 841.04 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 841.04 and 317.12 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 841.04 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/841.04 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 841.04 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 266,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,710.60/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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