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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.00, 838.99 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.00, 838.99 and 234.79 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.00 : 838.99 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.00/838.99 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.00x = 838.99 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.00x = 196,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,984.66/560.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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