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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.54, 843.94 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.54, 843.94 and 237.72 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.54 : 843.94 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.54/843.94 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.54x = 843.94 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.54x = 200,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,621.42/562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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