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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.28, 840.36 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.28, 840.36 and 235.20 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.28 : 840.36 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.28/840.36 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.28x = 840.36 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.28x = 197,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,652.67/560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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