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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.26 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.26 and 240.48 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.26 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.26 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.26 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 203,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,749.08/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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