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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 840.27 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 840.27 and 213.59 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 840.27 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/840.27 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 840.27 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 179,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,471.44/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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