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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 840.56 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 840.56 and 213.95 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 840.56 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/840.56 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 840.56 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 179,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,835.32/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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