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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.31, 840.18 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.31, 840.18 and 235.59 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.31 : 840.18 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.31/840.18 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.31x = 840.18 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.31x = 197,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,938.01/560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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