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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.42, 847.32 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.42, 847.32 and 240.34 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.42 : 847.32 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.42/847.32 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.42x = 847.32 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.42x = 203,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,644.89/565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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