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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.55, 558.74 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.55, 558.74 and 236.47 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.55 : 558.74 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.55/558.74 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.55x = 558.74 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.55x = 132,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,125.84/372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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