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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 842.90 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 842.90 and 237.32 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 842.90 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/842.90 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 842.90 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 200,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,037.03/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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