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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 840.63 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 840.63 and 235.59 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 840.63 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/840.63 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 840.63 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 198,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,044.02/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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