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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.58, 846.96 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.58, 846.96 and 239.86 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.58 : 846.96 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.58/846.96 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.58x = 846.96 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.58x = 203,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,151.83/564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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