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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 839.40 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 839.40 and 235.08 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 839.40 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/839.40 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 839.40 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 197,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,326.15/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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