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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 555.72 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 555.72 and 234.12 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 555.72 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/555.72 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 555.72 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 130,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,105.17/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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