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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.63 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.63 and 213.68 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.63 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.63 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.63 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 179,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,621.62/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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