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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.92, 847.46 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.92, 847.46 and 240.26 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.92 : 847.46 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.92/847.46 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.92x = 847.46 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.92x = 203,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,610.74/564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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