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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.69, 841.02 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.69, 841.02 and 235.97 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.69 : 841.02 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.69/841.02 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.69x = 841.02 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.69x = 198,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,457.59/560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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