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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 839.97 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 839.97 and 235.35 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 839.97 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/839.97 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 839.97 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 197,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,686.94/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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