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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 847.59 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 847.59 and 235.84 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 847.59 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/847.59 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 847.59 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 199,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,895.63/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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