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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 840.54 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 840.54 and 213.69 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 840.54 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/840.54 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 840.54 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 179,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,614.99/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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