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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.72 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.72 and 233.54 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.72 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.72 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.72 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 129,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,780.07/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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