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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.17, 839.39 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.17, 839.39 and 235.36 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.17 : 839.39 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.17/839.39 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.17x = 839.39 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.17x = 197,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,554.63/560.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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