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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 840.29 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 840.29 and 213.62 is: 320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 840.29 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/840.29 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 840.29 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 179,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,502.75/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.46

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