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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 555.94 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 555.94 and 233.77 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 555.94 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/555.94 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 555.94 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 129,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,962.09/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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