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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 840.48 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 840.48 and 213.60 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 840.48 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/840.48 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 840.48 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 179,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,526.53/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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