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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 840.93 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 840.93 and 235.72 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 840.93 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/840.93 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 840.93 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 198,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,224.02/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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