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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 841.43 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 841.43 and 214.09 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 841.43 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/841.43 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 841.43 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 180,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,136.47/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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