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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.88, 845.97 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.88, 845.97 and 239.29 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.88 : 845.97 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.88/845.97 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.88x = 845.97 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.88x = 202,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432.16/563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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