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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.76, 844.54 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.76, 844.54 and 238.04 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.76 : 844.54 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.76/844.54 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.76x = 844.54 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.76x = 201,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,034.30/562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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