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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 847.02 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 847.02 and 239.96 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 847.02 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/847.02 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 847.02 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 203,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,250.92/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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