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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.39, 846.54 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.39, 846.54 and 239.76 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.39 : 846.54 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.39/846.54 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.39x = 846.54 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.39x = 202,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,966.43/564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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