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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 839.94 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 839.94 and 213.47 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 839.94 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/839.94 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 839.94 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 179,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,297.79/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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