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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 841.46 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 841.46 and 236.28 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 841.46 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/841.46 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 841.46 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 198,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,818.99/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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