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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 843.28 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 843.28 and 237.44 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 843.28 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/843.28 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 843.28 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 200,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,228.40/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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