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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 840.61 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 840.61 and 235.75 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 840.61 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/840.61 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 840.61 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 198,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,173.81/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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