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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.37, 840.37 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.37, 840.37 and 235.67 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.37 : 840.37 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.37/840.37 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.37x = 840.37 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.37x = 198,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,050.00/560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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