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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565, 847.78 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565, 847.78 and 240.44 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565 : 847.78 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565/847.78 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565x = 847.78 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565x = 203,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,840.22/565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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