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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.06, 840.13 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.06, 840.13 and 235.45 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.06 : 840.13 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.06/840.13 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.06x = 840.13 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.06x = 197,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,808.61/560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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