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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 841.25 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 841.25 and 236.11 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 841.25 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/841.25 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 841.25 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 198,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,624.25/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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