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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 841.43 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 841.43 and 232.04 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 841.43 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/841.43 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 841.43 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 195,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,240.05/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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