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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.87 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.87 and 239.86 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.87 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.87 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.87 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 203,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,130.24/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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