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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.03, 847.07 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.03, 847.07 and 240.36 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.03 : 847.07 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.03/847.07 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.03x = 847.07 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.03x = 203,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,601.75/565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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