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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 840.30 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 840.30 and 213.56 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 840.30 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/840.30 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 840.30 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 179,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,454.47/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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