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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 842.85 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 842.85 and 238.05 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 842.85 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/842.85 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 842.85 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 200,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,640.44/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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