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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.46, 840.99 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.46, 840.99 and 235.81 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.46 : 840.99 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.46/840.99 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.46x = 840.99 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.46x = 198,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,316.12/560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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