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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.87, 840.73 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.87, 840.73 and 214.11 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.87 : 840.73 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.87/840.73 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.87x = 840.73 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.87x = 180,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,008.70/560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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