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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 840.53 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 840.53 and 213.75 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 840.53 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/840.53 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 840.53 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 179,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,662.22/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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