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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.98, 847.67 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.98, 847.67 and 240.57 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.98 : 847.67 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.98/847.67 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.98x = 847.67 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.98x = 203,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,922.77/564.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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