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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 844.22 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 844.22 and 233.69 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 844.22 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/844.22 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 844.22 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 197,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,282.13/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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