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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.04, 845.55 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.04, 845.55 and 239.20 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.04 : 845.55 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.04/845.55 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.04x = 845.55 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.04x = 202,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,255.56/564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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