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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.76, 847.35 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.76, 847.35 and 240.04 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.76 : 847.35 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.76/847.35 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.76x = 847.35 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.76x = 203,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,397.89/564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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