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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.35, 846.52 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.35, 846.52 and 239.49 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.35 : 846.52 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.35/846.52 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.35x = 846.52 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.35x = 202,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,732.48/564.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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