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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 840.66 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 840.66 and 235.72 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 840.66 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/840.66 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 840.66 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 198,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,160.38/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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