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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.69 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.69 and 214.39 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.69 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.69 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.69 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 180,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,451.24/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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