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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 556.50 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 556.50 and 233.64 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 556.50 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/556.50 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 556.50 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 130,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,020.66/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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