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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.03 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.03 and 233.79 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.03 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.03 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.03 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 197,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,325.77/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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