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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 558.33 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 558.33 and 235.37 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 558.33 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/558.33 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 558.33 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 131,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,411.34/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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