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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.43, 557.82 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.43, 557.82 and 235.36 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.43 : 557.82 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.43/557.82 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.43x = 557.82 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.43x = 131,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,288.52/372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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