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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.53, 840.91 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.53, 840.91 and 235.73 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.53 : 840.91 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.53/840.91 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.53x = 840.91 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.53x = 198,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,227.71/560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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