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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 845.64 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 845.64 and 239.66 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 845.64 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/845.64 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 845.64 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 202,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,665.03/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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