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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.57, 840.93 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.57, 840.93 and 235.86 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.57 : 840.93 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.57/840.93 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.57x = 840.93 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.57x = 198,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,341.75/560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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