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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 840.06 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 840.06 and 235.50 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 840.06 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/840.06 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 840.06 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 197,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,834.13/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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