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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 841.33 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 841.33 and 214.27 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 841.33 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/841.33 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 841.33 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 180,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,271.78/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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