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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.19, 843.37 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.19, 843.37 and 237.56 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.19 : 843.37 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.19/843.37 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.19x = 843.37 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.19x = 200,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,346.17/562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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