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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.47 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.47 and 233.82 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.47 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.47 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.47 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 130,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,113.82/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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