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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.68 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.68 and 239.73 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.68 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.68 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.68 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 202,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,973.40/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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