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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.68, 841.08 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.68, 841.08 and 231.76 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.68 : 841.08 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.68/841.08 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.68x = 841.08 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.68x = 194,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,930.62/560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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