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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.47, 846.93 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.47, 846.93 and 240.06 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.47 : 846.93 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.47/846.93 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.47x = 846.93 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.47x = 203,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,317.42/564.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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