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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.83, 841.55 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.83, 841.55 and 236.19 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.83 : 841.55 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.83/841.55 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.83x = 841.55 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.83x = 198,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,765.69/560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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