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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 559.20 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 559.20 and 235.51 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 559.20 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/559.20 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 559.20 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 131,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696.68/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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