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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 840.93 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 840.93 and 209.28 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 840.93 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/840.93 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 840.93 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 175,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,989.83/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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