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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.38, 845.90 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.38, 845.90 and 239.66 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 845.90 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/845.90 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 845.90 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 202,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,728.39/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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