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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 842.97 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 842.97 and 237.27 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 842.97 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/842.97 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 842.97 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 200,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,011.49/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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