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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.92, 846.24 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.92, 846.24 and 239.44 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.92 : 846.24 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.92/846.24 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.92x = 846.24 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.92x = 202,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,623.71/563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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