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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.45, 840.24 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.45, 840.24 and 213.68 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.45 : 840.24 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.45/840.24 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.45x = 840.24 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.45x = 179,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,538.28/560.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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