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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.69, 841.68 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.69, 841.68 and 237.33 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.69 : 841.68 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.69/841.68 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.69x = 841.68 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.69x = 199,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,755.91/561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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