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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.38, 846.73 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.38, 846.73 and 239.77 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 846.73 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/846.73 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 846.73 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 203,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,018.63/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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