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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 839.90 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 839.90 and 235.36 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 839.90 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/839.90 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 839.90 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 197,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,678.86/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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