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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 847.26 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 847.26 and 240.14 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 847.26 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/847.26 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 847.26 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 203,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,461.02/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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