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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 839.44 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 839.44 and 235.09 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 839.44 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/839.44 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 839.44 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 197,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,343.95/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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