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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 840.96 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 840.96 and 213.93 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 840.96 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/840.96 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 840.96 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 179,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,906.57/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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