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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 841.04 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 841.04 and 214.12 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 841.04 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/841.04 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 841.04 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 180,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,083.48/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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