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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 846.11 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 846.11 and 239.44 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 846.11 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/846.11 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 846.11 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 202,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,592.58/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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