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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 846.75 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 846.75 and 239.87 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 846.75 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/846.75 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 846.75 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 203,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,109.92/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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