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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 847.20 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 847.20 and 235.74 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 847.20 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/847.20 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 847.20 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 199,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,718.93/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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