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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.24, 845.96 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.24, 845.96 and 239.43 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.24 : 845.96 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.24/845.96 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.24x = 845.96 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.24x = 202,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547.01/564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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