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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 844.35 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 844.35 and 237.90 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 844.35 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/844.35 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 844.35 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 200,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,870.87/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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