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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 842.58 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 842.58 and 237.03 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 842.58 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/842.58 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 842.58 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 199,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,716.74/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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