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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 840.18 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 840.18 and 235.62 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 840.18 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/840.18 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 840.18 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 197,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,963.21/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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