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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.20, 840.60 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.20, 840.60 and 235.79 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.20 : 840.60 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.20/840.60 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.20x = 840.60 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.20x = 198,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,205.07/560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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