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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.09, 840.17 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.09, 840.17 and 213.35 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.09 : 840.17 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.09/840.17 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.09x = 840.17 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.09x = 179,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,245.00/560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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