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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 841.88 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 841.88 and 317.21 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 841.88 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/841.88 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 841.88 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 267,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,051.17/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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