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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 841.32 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 841.32 and 318.60 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 841.32 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/841.32 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 841.32 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 268,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044.55/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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