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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.99, 841.60 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.99, 841.60 and 236.36 is: 354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.99 : 841.60 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.99/841.60 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.99x = 841.60 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.99x = 198,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,915.89/560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.58

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