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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 556.92 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 556.92 and 234.44 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 556.92 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/556.92 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 556.92 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 130,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,561.54/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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