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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.36 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.36 and 213.70 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.36 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.36 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.36 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 179,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,584.93/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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