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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.39, 840.46 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.39, 840.46 and 213.77 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.39 : 840.46 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.39/840.46 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.39x = 840.46 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.39x = 179,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,660.40/560.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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