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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 839.78 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 839.78 and 235.06 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 839.78 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/839.78 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 839.78 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 197,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,398.69/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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