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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.86, 845.93 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.86, 845.93 and 239.25 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.86 : 845.93 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.86/845.93 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.86x = 845.93 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.86x = 202,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,389.35/563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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