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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.16, 840.33 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.16, 840.33 and 235.58 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.16 : 840.33 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.16/840.33 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.16x = 840.33 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.16x = 197,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,960.74/560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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