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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 842.88 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 842.88 and 237.40 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 842.88 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/842.88 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 842.88 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 200,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,099.71/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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