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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 843.08 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 843.08 and 237.38 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 843.08 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/843.08 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 843.08 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 200,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,124.93/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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