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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.68, 839.76 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.68, 839.76 and 235.68 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.68 : 839.76 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.68/839.76 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.68x = 839.76 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.68x = 197,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,914.64/559.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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