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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.52, 846.10 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.52, 846.10 and 239.20 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.52 : 846.10 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.52/846.10 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.52x = 846.10 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.52x = 202,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,388.72/564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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