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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 842.94 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 842.94 and 237.11 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 842.94 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/842.94 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 842.94 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 199,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,865.29/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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