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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 840.95 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 840.95 and 236.01 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 840.95 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/840.95 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 840.95 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 198,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,472.61/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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