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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.20, 842.97 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.20, 842.97 and 237.39 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.20 : 842.97 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.20/842.97 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.20x = 842.97 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.20x = 200,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,112.65/562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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