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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 847.36 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 847.36 and 240.28 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 847.36 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/847.36 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 847.36 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 203,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,603.66/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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