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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 841.24 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 841.24 and 214.13 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 841.24 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/841.24 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 841.24 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 180,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,134.72/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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