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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 558.52 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 558.52 and 235.39 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 558.52 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/558.52 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 558.52 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 131,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,470.02/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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