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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 840.27 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 840.27 and 214.15 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 840.27 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/840.27 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 840.27 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 179,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,943.82/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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