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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.30 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.30 and 213.03 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.30 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.30 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.30 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 178,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,795.01/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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