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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 847.40 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 847.40 and 240.21 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 847.40 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/847.40 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 847.40 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 203,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,552.75/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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