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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 556.11 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 556.11 and 233.73 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 556.11 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/556.11 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 556.11 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 129,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,979.59/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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