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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 844.05 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 844.05 and 237.94 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 844.05 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/844.05 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 844.05 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 200,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,832.04/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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