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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.40, 840.54 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.40, 840.54 and 213.88 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.40 : 840.54 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.40/840.54 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.40x = 840.54 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.40x = 179,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,774.70/560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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