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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 847.16 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 847.16 and 240.09 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 847.16 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/847.16 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 847.16 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 203,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,391.01/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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