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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.44 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.44 and 240.33 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.44 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.44 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.44 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 203,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,668.43/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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