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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.60, 840.96 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.60, 840.96 and 235.92 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.60 : 840.96 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.60/840.96 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.60x = 840.96 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.60x = 198,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,399.28/560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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