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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.19, 840.17 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.19, 840.17 and 213.57 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.19 : 840.17 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.19/840.17 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.19x = 840.17 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.19x = 179,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,439.19/560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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