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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.83 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.83 and 240.05 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.83 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.83 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.83 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 203,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,281.54/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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