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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.69, 847.35 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.69, 847.35 and 240.30 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.69 : 847.35 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.69/847.35 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.69x = 847.35 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.69x = 203,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,618.21/564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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