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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 842.96 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 842.96 and 237.35 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 842.96 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/842.96 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 842.96 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 200,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,072.34/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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