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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 842.55 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 842.55 and 237.06 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 842.55 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/842.55 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 842.55 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 199,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,734.90/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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