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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.39 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.39 and 231.13 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.39 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.39 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.39 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 194,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,238.95/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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