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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.75, 843.95 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.75, 843.95 and 238.14 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.75 : 843.95 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.75/843.95 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.75x = 843.95 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.75x = 200,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,978.85/562.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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