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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 843.64 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 843.64 and 237.72 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 843.64 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/843.64 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 843.64 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 200,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,550.10/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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