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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.01, 843.05 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.01, 843.05 and 237.47 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.01 : 843.05 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.01/843.05 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.01x = 843.05 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.01x = 200,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,195.46/562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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