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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.42, 848.58 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.42, 848.58 and 240.88 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.42 : 848.58 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.42/848.58 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.42x = 848.58 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.42x = 204,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,405.95/565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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