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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.58, 840.61 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.58, 840.61 and 235.86 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.58 : 840.61 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.58/840.61 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.58x = 840.61 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.58x = 198,266.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,266.27/560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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