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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 840.45 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 840.45 and 235.52 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 840.45 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/840.45 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 840.45 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 197,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,942.78/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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