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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 558.96 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 558.96 and 235.72 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 558.96 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/558.96 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 558.96 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 131,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,758.05/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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