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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 555.56 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 555.56 and 233.52 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 555.56 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/555.56 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 555.56 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 129,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,734.96/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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