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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.26, 846.65 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.26, 846.65 and 239.45 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.26 : 846.65 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.26/846.65 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.26x = 846.65 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.26x = 202,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,724.91/564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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