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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 844.31 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 844.31 and 238.55 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 844.31 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/844.31 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 844.31 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 201,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,406.53/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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