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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 847.53 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 847.53 and 240.30 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 847.53 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/847.53 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 847.53 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 203,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661.46/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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