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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.07, 842.85 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.07, 842.85 and 237.26 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.07 : 842.85 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.07/842.85 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.07x = 842.85 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.07x = 199,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,974.59/562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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