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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.25, 840.54 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.25, 840.54 and 235.64 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.25 : 840.54 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.25/840.54 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.25x = 840.54 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.25x = 198,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,067.83/560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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