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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 843.56 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 843.56 and 237.68 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 843.56 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/843.56 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 843.56 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 200,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,496.15/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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