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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.21, 840.41 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.21, 840.41 and 235.55 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.21 : 840.41 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.21/840.41 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.21x = 840.41 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.21x = 197,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,953.20/560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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