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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 839.84 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 839.84 and 235.36 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 839.84 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/839.84 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 839.84 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 197,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,664.74/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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