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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 847.11 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 847.11 and 239.87 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 847.11 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/847.11 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 847.11 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 203,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199.29/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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