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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 848.12 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 848.12 and 240.75 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 848.12 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/848.12 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 848.12 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 204,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,188.22/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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