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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.44 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.44 and 240.34 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.44 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.44 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.44 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 203,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,673.73/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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