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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 839.08 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 839.08 and 234.86 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 839.08 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/839.08 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 839.08 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 197,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,066.33/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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