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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 840.95 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 840.95 and 213.89 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 840.95 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/840.95 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 840.95 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 179,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870.80/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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