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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.17 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.17 and 239.39 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.17 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.17 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.17 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 202,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,566.45/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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