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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.90, 847.08 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.90, 847.08 and 240.15 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.90 : 847.08 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.90/847.08 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.90x = 847.08 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.90x = 203,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,426.26/564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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