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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 558 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 558 and 235.68 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 558 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/558 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 558 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 131,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,509.44/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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