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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 846.82 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 846.82 and 239.80 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 846.82 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/846.82 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 846.82 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 203,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,067.44/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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