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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 556.71 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 556.71 and 234 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 556.71 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/556.71 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 556.71 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 130,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,270.14/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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