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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 843.20 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 843.20 and 237.59 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 843.20 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/843.20 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 843.20 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 200,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,334.70/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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