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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 845.40 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 845.40 and 239.12 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 845.40 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/845.40 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 845.40 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 202,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,152.05/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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