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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 841.49 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 841.49 and 214.27 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 841.49 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/841.49 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 841.49 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 180,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,306.06/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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