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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.26, 840.36 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.26, 840.36 and 235.63 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.26 : 840.36 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.26/840.36 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.26x = 840.36 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.26x = 198,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,014.03/560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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