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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 842.72 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 842.72 and 237.18 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 842.72 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/842.72 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 842.72 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 199,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,876.92/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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