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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.61, 848.34 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.61, 848.34 and 240.75 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.61 : 848.34 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.61/848.34 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.61x = 848.34 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.61x = 204,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,237.86/565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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