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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.07, 843.41 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.07, 843.41 and 237.68 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.07 : 843.41 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.07/843.41 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.07x = 843.41 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.07x = 200,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,458.07/562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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