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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 556.10 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 556.10 and 233.72 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 556.10 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/556.10 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 556.10 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 129,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,971.69/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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