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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 841.05 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 841.05 and 214.11 is: 321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 841.05 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/841.05 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 841.05 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 180,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,077.22/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.06

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