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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 842.84 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 842.84 and 237.36 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 842.84 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/842.84 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 842.84 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 200,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,056.50/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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