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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 558.72 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 558.72 and 235.54 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 558.72 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/558.72 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 558.72 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 131,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,600.91/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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