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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.43, 554.61 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.43, 554.61 and 233.04 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.43 : 554.61 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.43/554.61 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.43x = 554.61 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.43x = 129,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,249.27/369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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