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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.11, 839.56 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.11, 839.56 and 235.10 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.11 : 839.56 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.11/839.56 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.11x = 839.56 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.11x = 197,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,380.56/560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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