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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 842.68 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 842.68 and 237.19 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 842.68 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/842.68 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 842.68 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 199,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,875.27/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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