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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 846.72 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 846.72 and 239.90 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 846.72 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/846.72 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 846.72 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 203,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,128.13/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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