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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.87, 843.21 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.87, 843.21 and 318.33 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.87 : 843.21 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.87/843.21 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.87x = 843.21 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.87x = 268,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,419.04/561.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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