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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 847.46 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 847.46 and 240.14 is: 360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 847.46 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/847.46 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 847.46 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 203,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,509.04/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.33

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