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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.45 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.45 and 239.76 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.45 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.45 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.45 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 202,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,944.85/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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