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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.82, 844.24 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.82, 844.24 and 238.42 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.82 : 844.24 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.82/844.24 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.82x = 844.24 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.82x = 201,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,280.99/562.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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