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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.20, 839.94 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.20, 839.94 and 235.48 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.20 : 839.94 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.20/839.94 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.20x = 839.94 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.20x = 197,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,789.07/560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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