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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.47, 840.67 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.47, 840.67 and 235.61 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.47 : 840.67 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.47/840.67 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.47x = 840.67 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.47x = 198,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,066.06/560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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