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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.90 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.90 and 238.54 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.90 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.90 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.90 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 201,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,542.45/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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