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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 842.40 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 842.40 and 318.20 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 842.40 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/842.40 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 842.40 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 268,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,051.68/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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