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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 846.90 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 846.90 and 239.97 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 846.90 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/846.90 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 846.90 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 203,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,230.59/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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