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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.08, 840.24 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.08, 840.24 and 175.36 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.08 : 840.24 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.08/840.24 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.08x = 840.24 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.08x = 147,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,344.49/560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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