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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 840.48 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 840.48 and 236.05 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 840.48 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/840.48 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 840.48 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 198,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,395.30/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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