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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 555.56 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 555.56 and 238.80 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 555.56 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/555.56 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 555.56 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 132,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,667.73/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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