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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 842.72 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 842.72 and 237.28 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 842.72 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/842.72 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 842.72 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 199,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,960.60/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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