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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.78, 848.40 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.78, 848.40 and 240.97 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.78 : 848.40 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.78/848.40 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.78x = 848.40 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.78x = 204,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438.95/565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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