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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 554.85 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 554.85 and 233.89 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 554.85 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/554.85 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 554.85 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 129,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,772.48/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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