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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.37, 553.72 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.37, 553.72 and 232 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.37 : 553.72 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.37/553.72 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.37x = 553.72 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.37x = 128,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,463.04/369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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