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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 848.04 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 848.04 and 240.76 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 848.04 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/848.04 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 848.04 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 204,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,174.11/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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