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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 839.97 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 839.97 and 235.82 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 839.97 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/839.97 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 839.97 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 198,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081.73/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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