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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 841.34 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 841.34 and 236.04 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 841.34 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/841.34 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 841.34 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 198,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,589.89/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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