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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 839.99 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 839.99 and 213.44 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 839.99 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/839.99 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 839.99 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 179,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,283.80/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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