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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 555 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 555 and 233.65 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 555 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/555 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 555 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 129,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,675.75/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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