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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 840.53 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 840.53 and 213.55 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 840.53 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/840.53 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 840.53 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 179,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,493.61/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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