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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 840.88 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 840.88 and 214.04 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 840.88 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/840.88 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 840.88 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 179,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,984.32/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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