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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.14 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.14 and 240.12 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.14 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.14 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.14 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 203,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,415.26/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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