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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.59, 840.58 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.59, 840.58 and 235.98 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.59 : 840.58 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.59/840.58 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.59x = 840.58 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.59x = 198,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,359.48/560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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